Mikel Arteta Archives: 01/2026

A weekend that shifted the mood of the title race, as Arsenal deliver under pressure and rivals unravel across a chaotic and revealing round of fixtures.

The Italian media believe Riccardo Calafiori has a muscle injury, with details around the left-back’s fitness problem still hard to come by.

Arsenal remain linked with Rodrygo after fresh reports from Spain, with Real Madrid balancing transfer interest against current squad demands.

Arsenal lost fewer Premier League games than any other side in 2025, finishing level on points with Manchester City but second on goal difference.